Blogs from Destin, Florida, United States, North America - page 3

   This morning we woke up at Gilmore Girls inn and tried to move to our Hilton, where we were staying the rest of the week. We couldn't check in yet so we stopped by 'Alvin's Tourist Trap' or as the sign said ' Tropical Department S... read more

We slurpped our last Panhandle Oyster, put away our flip flops and sunscreen, stocked the freezer with pink gulf shrimp and grouper from Shrimers's Seafood Market on Route 98 and bid Florida adios! The Emerald Coast has much to offer; and we'll be back. On the restaurant side, Cafe Tango on Route 30 A in Santa Rosa Beach was impeccable. We started by sharing scallops, moved to wonderful salads with blu cheese dressing, and chose two entrees; one the grouper special with shrimp and the other rib eye with chimichurra sauce. We topped it all off with a nice bottle of red and finished with croissant bread pudding. A really memorable meal. Reservations urged at this tiny little chef owned jem. McGuire's in Destin Harbor was fun. We "sharpied" a dollar bill (one of over $200,000 ... read more

Sitting majestically along the coast of the Florida Panhandle, Destin is without doubt one of the most gorgeous stretches of beaches in the world. A relative newcomer among the popular vacation destinations of the Emerald Coast, this city is fast becoming one of the best places to go for sun, sand, and relaxation along the Gulf of Mexico. In Destin you will find not only the multitude of golf courses and the beautiful beaches but also the abundance of water activities that will keep you coming back year after year. As a part of the Emerald Coast, Destin is blessed with the same attributes as the other cities that line the southwestern corner of the Florida Panhandle. The beaches have sugar white sand, whose color is caused by the Appalachian quartz that arrives at the coast ... read more

Hello from Destin, Florida. After a week on the road I’m finally sitting down to update the blog. Lots of news since the last entry. Hopefully I can recap concisely for you. In late January, after several months of research, I made a deal on another RV. On Monday, February 11th, I left Chessy in the mountains with Jeff and Toni, and headed to Tampa, FL with Trina - minus Ike. I picked up my new rig on Wednesday, February 13th. As you will see from the photos, I upgraded from a Class C gas RV to a 35 foot, Class A diesel. It’s a “FRED” - Front Engine Diesel. In spite of a few initial bugs and minor things that need to be addressed, it is a marvelous rig. I have 3 slide outs (two ... read more

Recently I traveled, "The world’s luckiest fishing village - Destin" that is appealing to every angler with its unprecedented fishing opportunities and bountiful waters. It was a unforgetful moment of my life to visit Destin, this is water soaked destination, famed for its sugary white beaches, rich oyster bars and well-maintained golf courses, Destin Florida promises an unmatched collection of attractions. I visited www.alwaysonvacation.com, this is my favorite place to find vacation rental in any part of US besides www.arcadia.com and others.... read more